A new voltage monitoring function added to the popular Shockswitch ID and RFID units promises to extend battery life and reduce electric lift truck motor, relay contact, and other electric component failures; such as expensive SCR control packages. Running batteries at an optimum charge level also aids forklift truck productivity because of faster travel and hoisting speeds.  Shockswitch ID and RFID are electronic devices that control driver access and monitor/record impact events during lift truck operation. 

 Operating at lower than normal voltage is damaging to the battery and can cause electrical components to fail.  Therefore, the side effects of operating at low voltages are more serious than simply a slower operating machine. Low voltage means higher amperage and more heat.  Heat is the great enemy of electrical and electronic component life. The Shockswitch voltage meter will generate an event when low voltage occurs and can also produce an audible alarm for immediate alert.

 Shockwatch V.P – Engineering, Clint Branch commented in a recent interview,  “We believe the new feature is a great product enhancement.  We continue to strive to add value to our product offering.  Voltage monitoring was the next logical addition.  This feature, as well as many of our previous product enhancements, was largely due to input and requests we received from our customers.”

Shockswitch is among the world’s best selling forklift truck management systems – approaching 100,000 units sold. The SSID and RFID units require drivers to prove identity before the lift can be operated.  Access control features can determine: whether driver has ‘up-to-date’ training qualifications, authorization for the truck, and notify the operator and management of a pending lapse in certification or a need for scheduled maintenance. Shockswitch also monitors for excessive forklift impacts and records any such impacts under the driver’s ID number or name. 

 Shockwatch,™  develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of solutions for product damage prevention and industrial safety. Shockwatch™ distribution is worldwide through a network of strategic partners and resellers.

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